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War In A’ibom • 5 Killed, Many Injured As Acn, Pdp Supporters Clash • Fuel Station, Houses, V by Abagworo(m): 1:31am On Mar 23, 2011 |
Wednesday, March 23 , 2011 No fewer than five persons were feared dead in Ikot Ekpene yesterday as supporters of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) clashed with those of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN). The campaign train of the CAN, led by its gubernatorial candidate, Senator John Udoedehe, was in Ikot Ekpene but was allegedly attacked by the PDP supporters. The ACN supporters were said to have fought back. In the ensuing fracas, Daily Sun learnt that two persons were killed on the spot while three others, who were carried away from the scene died before they got to Uyo. The ACN candidate is from Uyo Federal Constituency while his PDP counterpart and the sitting Governor, Chief Godswill Akpabio, is from Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District. Apart from the lives lost, at least one filling station, and a house along Uyo-Ikot Road, was burnt. More than 20 vehicles were damaged while hundreds of supporters of both parties sustained various degrees of Some ACN supporters, who managed to escape from Ikot Ekpene, allegedly vented their spleen on government and private property in Uyo, damaging vehicles and shops suspected to be owned by PDP supporters. They burnt President Goodluck Jonathan’s campaign office Aba Road secretariat and set ablaze over 500 new vehicles. Sources in Ikot Ekpene told Daily Sun that trouble started when the ACN was denied access to the venue of their rally. “The real theatre of the crisis was the Iko Ekpene - Umuahia Road junction. From there they moved to Anwa Udoaka where the filling station was burnt.” He blamed the crisis on ACN members, who tried to force their way through the town even after they had seen that it was not safe for them to hold the rally there. “They had been warned that no other party except PDP should come for campaign in Annang land. So why did they come?” But the ACN supporters said they were attacked even when they never provoked violence while on the campaign. “We will fight back. It is not over till it is over http://www.sunnewsonline.com/webpages/news/national/2011/mar/23/national-23-03-2011-01.htm |
Re: War In A’ibom • 5 Killed, Many Injured As Acn, Pdp Supporters Clash • Fuel Station, Houses, V by EzeUche2(m): 1:34am On Mar 23, 2011 |
NO!!! Why did ACN bring this nonsense into my mother's hometown! |
Re: War In A’ibom • 5 Killed, Many Injured As Acn, Pdp Supporters Clash • Fuel Station, Houses, V by pleep(m): 3:35am On Mar 23, 2011 |
EzeUche_: same here that's my mothers hometown also!! well, actually close enough |
Re: War In A’ibom • 5 Killed, Many Injured As Acn, Pdp Supporters Clash • Fuel Station, Houses, V by 9ijaMan: 3:53am On Mar 23, 2011 |
How come ACN and CPC supporters have not been engaging themselves in fracases as this? PDP is consistently proving to be the violent party on a daily basis. From impersonation in Gombe and Kebbi states, to bombing in Niger state, to thuggery in Cross Rivers and now a continuation of violence in Akwa Ibom state. Nigerians are indeed watching. |
Re: War In A’ibom • 5 Killed, Many Injured As Acn, Pdp Supporters Clash • Fuel Station, Houses, V by seanet02: 4:27am On Mar 23, 2011 |
EzeUche_:Because your mother joined hands with PDP to attack them |
Re: War In A’ibom • 5 Killed, Many Injured As Acn, Pdp Supporters Clash • Fuel Station, Houses, V by ektbear: 7:57am On Mar 23, 2011 |
I've no clue how blame lies solely with the acn here. Can someone explain what I'm missing? |
Re: War In A’ibom • 5 Killed, Many Injured As Acn, Pdp Supporters Clash • Fuel Station, Houses, V by maclatunji: 9:06am On Mar 23, 2011 |
I am even surprised that the ACN has enough supporters in Akwa Ibom to fight the ruling PDP supporters at all. Governor Godswill Akpabio has been shouting that he and President Jonathan will win there by a landslide. It is time to take a look again at those South-South and South-Eastern votes. It is becoming clearer everyday that PDP and President Jonathan are not as popular as they are claiming. I have no doubt that they intend to rig heavily in those states and I am sure the figures to be announced for the PDP will surpass eligible voters registered by INEC in these regions. Attahiru Jega we are waiting and watching. |
Re: War In A’ibom • 5 Killed, Many Injured As Acn, Pdp Supporters Clash • Fuel Station, Houses, V by 9ijaMan: 9:53am On Mar 23, 2011 |
With the incursion of ACN in Akwa Ibom, it is obvious that GEJ's purported popularity is dwindling by the day. |
Re: War In A’ibom • 5 Killed, Many Injured As Acn, Pdp Supporters Clash • Fuel Station, Houses, V by otokx(m): 9:58am On Mar 23, 2011 |
There are many silent and ready anti PDP people in many areas of Nigeria waiting for the D day. |
Re: War In A’ibom • 5 Killed, Many Injured As Acn, Pdp Supporters Clash • Fuel Station, Houses, V by efisher(m): 10:37am On Mar 23, 2011 |
PDP in the SS faces huge threat from ACN at the guber levels. As for the presidency, blood is thicker than water |
Re: War In A’ibom • 5 Killed, Many Injured As Acn, Pdp Supporters Clash • Fuel Station, Houses, V by snowdrops(m): 10:42am On Mar 23, 2011 |
supporters killing themselves while the politicians are sitting on their loot. |
Re: War In A’ibom • 5 Killed, Many Injured As Acn, Pdp Supporters Clash • Fuel Station, Houses, V by otokx(m): 10:51am On Mar 23, 2011 |
True word there SNOW DROPS. |
Re: War In A’ibom • 5 Killed, Many Injured As Acn, Pdp Supporters Clash • Fuel Station, Houses, V by Chukmeistr: 11:48am On Mar 23, 2011 |
how long will this continue? its obvious that GEJ and his people want to handle this whole thing militia style, pls guys vote wisely. |
Re: War In A’ibom • 5 Killed, Many Injured As Acn, Pdp Supporters Clash • Fuel Station, Houses, V by omo9ja1(m): 11:53am On Mar 23, 2011 |
stop the killing politicians are just using us, be wise and stop killing your brothers or sister and say no to violence |
Re: War In A’ibom • 5 Killed, Many Injured As Acn, Pdp Supporters Clash • Fuel Station, Houses, V by lagerwhenindoubt(m): 11:56am On Mar 23, 2011 |
snowdrops:that is the way of the poor in any African Country, until something breaks the bough and a revolution kicks in. the poor have their uses besides being cannon-fodder for the politicians and religious zealots |
Re: War In A’ibom • 5 Killed, Many Injured As Acn, Pdp Supporters Clash • Fuel Station, Houses, V by scottN(m): 12:01pm On Mar 23, 2011 |
3 Questions here. 1. Y must PDP prevent them 4rm holding rallies? 2. Must these supporters act violently at every slightest provocation? 3. Where is the spirit of sportsmanship here? I thot POLITICS was a GAME? |
Re: War In A’ibom • 5 Killed, Many Injured As Acn, Pdp Supporters Clash • Fuel Station, Houses, V by 197(f): 12:02pm On Mar 23, 2011 |
[size=18pt]WHAT IS WRONG WITH NIGERIANS FOR FU[i]C[/i]K SAKE!![/size] |
Re: War In A’ibom • 5 Killed, Many Injured As Acn, Pdp Supporters Clash • Fuel Station, Houses, V by karlnyeno: 12:02pm On Mar 23, 2011 |
What is happening in Akwa ibom state is a clashed of two strong politician. The ACN Man was the incumbent best friend in 2007, he was even his(Akpabio`) campaign chairman in that 2007 election so i can`t exactly tell wat went wrong that they parted ways. What i`m trying to point out here is that there is no shaking for GEJ |
Re: War In A’ibom • 5 Killed, Many Injured As Acn, Pdp Supporters Clash • Fuel Station, Houses, V by amumex: 12:07pm On Mar 23, 2011 |
Fellow Nigerians why why and why are you guys killing yourselves because of political tussle.when shall we learn.killing another man because of power tussle can never yield anything good for us.remember that your life has no dublicate.thesame politician's family members are abroad enjoying looted public and developmental funds.it is right time to be wise |
Re: War In A’ibom • 5 Killed, Many Injured As Acn, Pdp Supporters Clash • Fuel Station, Houses, V by johnjoel(m): 12:08pm On Mar 23, 2011 |
killed killed killed all bcuz of campaign gej not doin anything about.bcuz he wants to remain on the seat.toooooooooo bad.don't be a fool forever shine your eyes |
Re: War In A’ibom • 5 Killed, Many Injured As Acn, Pdp Supporters Clash • Fuel Station, Houses, V by babyme1(f): 12:11pm On Mar 23, 2011 |
9ijaMan: I live in Uyo and i witnessed the crises live yesterday. It's not about GEJ, but Gov. Akpabio. He doesn't want other aspirant to campaign in his hometown and that is so not right. I witnessed the kind of chaos i've never seen yesterday,may God help Akwa Ibom and free us from Akpabio and his evil antics. |
Re: War In A’ibom • 5 Killed, Many Injured As Acn, Pdp Supporters Clash • Fuel Station, Houses, V by vincent10(m): 12:17pm On Mar 23, 2011 |
Mumu, goats, cow are now humans in Nigeria. God knows i wont go near the pooling boot if not that am corper. |
Re: War In A’ibom • 5 Killed, Many Injured As Acn, Pdp Supporters Clash • Fuel Station, Houses, V by zeeleso(f): 12:21pm On Mar 23, 2011 |
They've been using various mechanisms and lies to stop opponents from holding rallies, but its no longer as it used to be, oppositions are no longer rolling over so they can trample on. Come April, some Nigerians have decided to guard their votes at whatever cost, some have decided to rig for their parties at whatever cost, given these, i think |
Re: War In A’ibom • 5 Killed, Many Injured As Acn, Pdp Supporters Clash • Fuel Station, Houses, V by vincent10(m): 12:29pm On Mar 23, 2011 |
Mumu, goats, cow are now humans in Nigeria. God knows i wont go near the pooling boot if not that am corper. |
Re: War In A’ibom • 5 Killed, Many Injured As Acn, Pdp Supporters Clash • Fuel Station, Houses, V by samstels: 12:33pm On Mar 23, 2011 |
Gents, Akwa Ibom state is surely for PDP. Reason:Akpabio Godswill has done marvelously well in terms of developing the entire state I do not see any strong opposition in that state just like Rivers state , so i think the ACN might be going violent just to attract sympathy. Let the truth be told where it is glaringly clear, PDP governors in some states tried in terms of good governance. States like Rivers ,Akwa Ibom ,Ebonyi , thats the one i know. |
Re: War In A’ibom • 5 Killed, Many Injured As Acn, Pdp Supporters Clash • Fuel Station, Houses, V by Pataki: 12:41pm On Mar 23, 2011 |
samstels:I guess this is what you mean by saying Akwa Ibom is for PDP. |
Re: War In A’ibom • 5 Killed, Many Injured As Acn, Pdp Supporters Clash • Fuel Station, Houses, V by Demdem(m): 12:50pm On Mar 23, 2011 |
samstels: Ok got u?but is it true that your principal is not allowing his opponents to campaign in his senatorial district? |
Re: War In A’ibom • 5 Killed, Many Injured As Acn, Pdp Supporters Clash • Fuel Station, Houses, V by Tunsbobo(m): 1:19pm On Mar 23, 2011 |
This sort of rubbish can never happen in lagos! Chai, this akwaibom citizens no try at all. Killing your fellow brothers over politics and politicians is not worth it! Akwaibom oni baje! |
Re: War In A’ibom • 5 Killed, Many Injured As Acn, Pdp Supporters Clash • Fuel Station, Houses, V by Abayomin70(m): 1:21pm On Mar 23, 2011 |
this is very very bad |
Re: War In A’ibom • 5 Killed, Many Injured As Acn, Pdp Supporters Clash • Fuel Station, Houses, V by wolebaba(m): 1:27pm On Mar 23, 2011 |
What is wrong wit you people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Why should the Gov. warn others not to go and campaign in his district? What we need is a vigillante, to clean up all this mess!!!! |
Re: War In A’ibom • 5 Killed, Many Injured As Acn, Pdp Supporters Clash • Fuel Station, Houses, V by Biscute(f): 1:36pm On Mar 23, 2011 |
Too bad, where are we heading to,, in the name of politics we lost the grassroot politicians. in a crude battle, will Udoedeghe or Akpabio replace these human loses ,. The ANSWER is no , God please save Nigeria |
Re: War In A’ibom • 5 Killed, Many Injured As Acn, Pdp Supporters Clash • Fuel Station, Houses, V by titsqueez(m): 1:49pm On Mar 23, 2011 |
Akpabio is becoming more like a dictator by the day. You cant even say anything bad about him on the streets of Uyo for fear of who is listening and what might happen. As an Akwa Ibomite I do not see what that fu'cker has done for the state to make him feel that he should not be opposed. He is busy handing out money to assassins to help eliminate rivals. Akwa Ibom idogho OK!! |
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